Levi, Finland – Sunday’s racing in Finland wrapped up a tough World Cup weekend for the U.S. Ski Team, which could only muster an 18th place finish by Ted Ligety in a men’s slalom narrowly won by 20-year-old Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen. A mere .12 seconds separated Kristoffersen from Austria’s Marcel Hirscher as the young Norwegian notched his second … Continue reading Norway’s Kristoffersen Wins Levi Slalom
Levi, Finland – Olympic gold medalist and reigning World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin, of Eagle, Colo., was electrifying in her opening turns on the first run of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup slalom opener in Finland on Saturday. But an uncharacteristically conservative approach on the Levi Black steeps got the best of her, as she fell … Continue reading Disappointment for Shiffrin as Maze Wins in Levi
Olympic Valley, CA – The fast-paced excitement of ski cross and snowboard cross will come to Squaw Valley March 4-8, 2015, with the Lake Tahoe area resort hosting an Audi FIS Skicross World Cup and FIS Snowboard World Cup. This will be the first time the International Ski Federation has brought a World Cup event to … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard World Cup Coming to Squaw Valley
Lausanne, Switzerland – Ahead of the second Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn will reprise her role as Ambassador for the Games, which will take place in February 2016. Vonn has a wealth of experience to share with the young athletes who will … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn Named Youth Olympic Games Ambassador
Copper Mountain, CO – The sun was shining down on Copper Mountain’s Center Village on Saturday where a crowd of thousands congregated for the 2015 U.S. Alpine Ski Team introduction during Nature Valley First Tracks. The energy at this Colorado resort, home of the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center, was palpable. Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety (Park … Continue reading U.S. Ski Team Names 2014-15 Alpine Roster
Copper Mountain, CO – The U.S. Ski Team will name its 2014-15 alpine squad in a special ceremony to be held this Saturday at Copper Mountain in Colorado. It’s the largest pep rally on snow. The public are welcome to attend the event, and public skiing and snowboarding will be available as Copper opens for the season … Continue reading U.S. to Announce 2014-15 Alpine Ski Team at Copper Mountain on Saturday
